Utilization for aircraft airstair space and fuel cell system integration
AssigneeIntertechnique
InventorsYannick Brunaux, Jean-Marie Daout, Thomas Lee Marks, Peter Fiala
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide improved space utilization concepts for aircraft, and particularly to using under floor space created by the envelope designed to house an airstair system. For example, this space may be used to house and integrate one or more fuel cell system(s) and/or components, such as hydrogen tanks and/or the fuel cell body, such that the fuel cell system can deliver useful byproducts to support various aircraft functions. Additionally or alternatively, the space may be used to store other components.
Claims11
An aircraft having an airstair envelope with the airstairs uninstalled or removed, comprising:
- a. one or more components of a fuel cell system installed in the airstair envelope;
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- b. a service panel in the aircraft passenger deck floor to provide access to the airstair space from within the aircraft.
An aircraft having a cabin roof and an aircraft external skin, the aircraft comprising:
- a. one or more components of a fuel cell system installed a space between the cabin roof and the aircraft external skin.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.